Travelling Exhibition Boards

The Egypt Centre offers a range of travelling exhibition boards that delve into various aspects of ancient Egyptian life. These informative displays are designed to be educational and engaging for a wide audience, focusing on specific themes such as mathematics, women, and the impact of colonialism on Egyptian heritage.

Pharaohs Formulae

When ancient Egyptian history was removed from the Welsh National Curriculum, the Egypt Centre faced a significant challenge. To ensure school visits remained engaging and educational, the museum revamped its education programme with invaluable input from local teachers and volunteers. The result? A curriculum-aligned experience that has sparked a passion for mathematics among countless students.

One of the most popular activities is “Maths and Measuring”, a hands-on exploration of ancient Egyptian mathematics suitable for Key Stage 1–3. Students dive into the world of the pharaohs, comparing ancient and modern measurement units, experimenting with different calculation methods, and even building their own pyramids. Through interactive activities like the ancient game of Senet, children develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

To share this unique learning experience with a wider audience, the Egypt Centre created “Pharaohs’ Formulae”, a travelling exhibition featuring fourteen informative display boards. The overwhelming popularity of this resource led to the creation of a second set to meet the high demand from schools across the region.

By seamlessly blending history and mathematics, the Egypt Centre has transformed a potential setback into an extraordinary opportunity for students to discover the fascinating world of numbers and patterns.

Mathematics Exhibition booklet

An exhibition board about ancient Egyptian mathematics. The board features a stylized image of an Egyptian pharaoh, text explaining Egyptian units of measurement (cubit, palm, digit), and illustrations demonstrating how these measurements were used. The board also includes the title "Pharaohs' Formulae" and the text "Maths is Fun Done the Egyptian Way."

Reflections of Women in Ancient Egypt

Challenging stereotypes, this exhibition sheds new light on the lives of women in ancient Egypt. By recontextualizing objects from the Egypt Centre’s collection, it presents a more nuanced understanding. Included in the exhibition are fourteen boards (with optional display boards) and a booklet to accompany it.

A poster advertising an exhibition titled "Reflections of Women in Ancient Egypt." The poster features a large image of the bust of Nefertiti, a famous Egyptian queen. The text on the poster is in both English and Welsh, and includes information about the exhibition and the Egypt Centre.

Through the Lens: Images of Egypt 1917–2009

This thought-provoking exhibition, launched in 2010, offered a unique perspective on Egypt’s evolution. By comparing First World War photographs taken by Carmarthen-based L.Sgt Johnston with modern-day images, the display highlighted the impact of time and colonialism on the nation’s landscape and culture.

An exhibition board in both English and Welsh titled "Who Was Lance Sergeant Johnson?" The board includes information about James Mason Johnson, a soldier from Carmarthen, Wales, who served in Egypt during World War I. The board also features images of Johnson and other soldiers from the same era.

Booking

We have three sets of exhibition boards with optional display boards available for hire with accompanying booklets. Exhibition boards include:

Pharaohs Formulae – An exhibition showing you how to do Maths the Egyptian way!

Reflections of Women in Ancient Egypt – How ancient Egyptian women are perceived today

Through the Lens: Images of Egypt 1917–2009 – Photographs taken by a Carmarthenshire soldier in 1917 compared with more recent views of Egypt. Issues of colonialism and repatriation are explored.

This is a free service, but pre-booking is essential. Please contact the museum for further information at egyptcentre@swansea.ac.uk or (01792) 295960.